Sorbitol

Sorbitol is produced through catalytic hydrogenation of d-glucose. Its excellent solubility property results in a uniform and homogeneous composition in products. Sorbitol belongs to the carbohydrate family and is considered a polyol, which is why it is also referred to as sugar alcohol. Sorbitol has been used for over 50 years in various industries particularly in food and pharmaceuticals, primarily as a sweetener.

Alternative names: D-Glucitol, Glucitol

Chemical formula

C6H14O6

A maximum of 2 years in a cool and dry environment with proper ventilation

In 300kg containers

Food and Beverages

Sorbitol is and excellent sweetener in food products, particularly in low-calorie and sugar-free products. In addition to its sweetening properties, sorbitol is an excellent humectant, acting as a texturizing and anti-crystallization agent due to its water-retaining characteristic. • Candies: Maintains freshness, improves shelf life, imparts pleasant cooling taste and reduces dental caries. Toffee, Soft & Hard Caramels, Jellies, Milk Chocolate, Fruit Jams remain dry and un-crystallized, gives a good mouth feel. • Energy drinks / Diet Chocolates: Nutritional supplement in place of sugar. • Biscuits Cakes & Pastries: Prevent products such as fruit cakes, macaroons and madeleins from drying out. Improves the taste and rancidity, thus increasing the product shelf life • Chewing Gums: Softens gum base and gives cool sweetness, reduces dental carries, acts as a low calorie sweetener. • Yeast: Prevents mould growth. • Enzymes (Freeze-dried and solution): Stabilizing Agent. • Ice Creams: Lowers freezing point making them softer and easier for scooping. It also inhibits recrystallization. • Fish, Surimi & Meat Products: Use of Sorbitol in fish products optimizes the preservation process by preventing the denaturation of protein fibers. It also does not cause browning, as is the case with sugar. • Beer and other Beverages: Improves dryness, crumbliness and spread ability.

Liquid sorbitol is used as a tablet diluent in the wet granulation or dry compression formulations to retards loss of moisture and improves stability of solutions. Additionally, due to its sweet taste, it is commonly employed in chewable tablets and as a gelatin softener in capsule formulations. Its powder form is also utilized for prepping before certain tests. It is use in Amino acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin 'C', Liver tonic and ferrous Gluconate Aqueous preparations.

Sorbitol is used in cosmetics & oral care due to its functional characteristics: Plasticizing, Humectant, Sweet taste, Solubility, Microbial Stability, Clarity, Color stability. • Toothpaste - Prevents drying, gives good consistency, plasticity and is non-carcinogenic, enhances cooling effect. • Mouthwash: - Good bodying agent, highly resistant to fermentation by micro-organisms. • c. Creams, Ointments, Lotions, Shaving creams, Body milks, Moisturizing creams, Liquid Soaps, Shampoos, Hair-dressings, Hair sprays, Deodorant sticks, Emulsifying fragrances - Sorbitol acts as a moisturizer, stabilizer, plasticizer. Ensures uniformity of application of creams and prevents “rolling”. Reduces the grazing after effect, increases the adherence of make-up, acts as a binder and an emollient, is non-irritating to the skin and improves lubricity.